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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1941
Page
12
The article argues advertising drives food quality and selection, noting readers learn about foods and stores via home making columns and local ads. It contends ads help shoppers save time and money and that U S newspapers are sustained by advertising while delivering real news.
Ellwood City police report an Ellwood man William Ifft of 333 1-3 Pittsburgh Circle was forced to drive his car toward Girard Pennsylvania where he and A B Sheriff were robbed and the vehicles taken. The three assailants forced a man to drive and later halted another car, ensuring both cars were driven away. Ifft and Sheriff were left by the roadside. the stolen cars have not been recovered.
The Department of Commerce reports that a government permit is required to purchase a car in British Guiana. The News by Mail lists a one year subscription for five dollars.
Zelienople June 24 The fiftieth annual visiting and donation day at the Lutheran Orphans Home will be held all day Thursday announced by Rev C W White superintendent A program includes a home pageant a address by Rev George J Baisler pastor of St Peters Church Evans City and a concert by the Zelienople High School band
Ellwood City police have set up a fully equipped darkroom in a city basement with developing enlarging and photographing gear. A Speed Graphic camera with flash synchronizers and auto focus will be used by two officers to photograph accidents fires construction work and prisoners admitted to the jail as part of modern crime detection methods.
The first annual Stuart descendants reunion was held at Rambler's Rest between Harlansburg and Slippery Rock. About thirty people elected officers for 1942 and planned the next gathering for July at Pet Bennels home in Ellwood City. activities included meals, games, swimming and sports.
Ellwood City June 24 regular Rebekah Lodge session at First National Bank Building presided by Mrs. Minnie Duffy with forty members present. Ora Travis initiates Verna McKim into the lodge. Mrs. Myrna Badger awards past grand pins to twenty two past grands. A lodge contest and July picnic with LOOF planned.
Four patients were admitted to Ellwood City hospital and five were discharged. Admitted: Dorothy Horton of Ellport, Rose Norden of Konpel, Patty Lou Maine of Ellwood City, Henry Cocain of Scottdale. Discharged: Arthur Leninger of Zelinople, Harry Rozsiki of Wampum, Joseph Hardisky of R D 2, Edith Cable of 431 First Avenue, and Mrs Igman Mariotti and infant daughter of 716 Fourth Street.
Ellwood City June 24 The C A Martin class of First Presbyterian church met at Marion Farms home of Mrs Mose Lauderbaugh with eleven members and one guest Mrs McKee. President Mrs Cliff Kenedy led regular business and announced church aid to the U S campaign folidation. A social hour ended with lunch prepared by the hostess and assistants.
The Young People's Council of local churches held an evening outing from Wurtemburg U P church with about 50 youths walking six miles to the Third Bridge and back. Committee members were Robert Taylor, John Caughey Jr., and Clifton Jones. The next council meeting is scheduled for July 14 at the Wurtemburg Methodist church.
Alexander Massine 67 died after a long illness at his home 382 Pittsburgh Circle Ellwood City late Monday. He is survived by his wife three sons and a daughter. Funeral services from his home at 2 p m Wednesday and burial at Locust Grove cemetery.
Daughters of Ruth First Baptist church held a picnic meeting at Ewing Park on Monday evening with thirteen members. Mrs David Vangorder, class teacher, and Mrs Frank Kleindenst attended. After dinner the group enjoyed croquet and other games.
Rev. Frank D. Harris resigns after seven years as pastor of the Columbus Presbyterian church to join Shirley News in Shirley Indiana as editor publisher. The conversion follows a career in journalism and a past music column in Steubenville Gazette. Harris plans to run a different paper with a reputation for doing things out of the ordinary.
Ellwood City and surrounding areas will be canvassed this week to collect free will contributions for the United Service Organizations. Volunteers will visit homes to raise funds to maintain club rooms for soldiers training to defend the country, with proceeds used to support morale and comfort for boys serving in Army camps nationwide. Executive Committee members Mrs Louis Barton and others urge patriotic, cheerful giving and deny mill-sourced solicitations.
Dr. L. Nixon agricultural counsellor for the Pennsylvania Chain Store Council delivered a leading speech to Ellwood City merchants praising farmer cooperation to boost markets. Paul Reynolds of J C Penney received the Community Builder Award for civic work. A telegram campaign urged Governor James to sign Senate Bill No 454 to toll-free the Koppel Bridge.
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